By Kel 
I think I jinxed myself.
I got a little too smug about my 52-in-52 progress this year, and within 24 hours the universe said, “Oh really?”
I decided to tackle two more goals.
First up: solve a Rubik’s cube.
I’ve watched the tutorials. Rewatched the tutorials. Written three pages of step-by-step instructions in my notepad, like I’m studying for an exam. I have come so close.
But not close enough.
It had to be put away before I launched it at the wall.
Next: build some LEGO.
I’ve got a cute little sunflower mini set sitting here. A bargain Kmart knock-off.
Two pieces in and I realise something’s missing.
It’s fine, I tell myself. Sunflowers in nature aren’t perfect. It can be slightly off-kilter. Maybe leaning gently to the side. A bit windswept.
Except now the diagram didn’t match what’s in front of me, and I realised I was not emotionally equipped for this tonight.
Gritting my teeth, reminding myself I’m trying to teach my son about resilience, that one also got quietly packed away.
Add in the absolute slog that is the February fitness badge, and it’s been a rough week on the 52 front.
So instead of ticking off goals tonight, I’m sitting here writing about how they’re annoying me.
To flip the script from whinging, while I sit here writing, I’m getting to listen to the beautiful sound of rain.
Proper, heavy, summer rain.
We’ve finally broken the long dry spell with a proper summer storm.
I feel like only in Queensland can you have a heatwave warning and a flood warning at the same time. We’re forecast up to 100mm tomorrow (just under 4 inches for the Americans), so flash flooding is on the cards.
We’ll be fine where we are – we’re up high and nowhere near any waterways. If anything, our dog will just be ultra-hydrated from sprinting laps in the backyard trying to bite the rain.
And right now, sitting here listening to the storm (one of my favourite sounds), it’s lowering those frustration levels pretty quickly.
I think I’ll publish this, then head to bed with a book before I make any more emotionally charged decisions involving plastic toys.
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I had to laugh at this post, not because I enjoy your aggravation, but because I am very impatient and could totally see myself slinging that Rubik’s Cube or Lego set across the house. Look at it this way, though: how many people have lists of things they are thinking of doing, would like to do, will start someday? And you tackled two of those items on your list. Just taking them on is so much more than most people do, so I say, great job!
Thanks! And happy to report I beat that sucker!! I’ve finally learned and memorised the move, and now it’s almost a fun habit when I’m thinking about something to twiddle with the block haha.
As for the lego set? A little bit of progress, but not much haha